The fact of the matter is that it is a very complex problem to solve as a general proposition because there are so many variables involved one situation to another.  For example the cost of electric power varies between 5.8 cents per kilowatt hour in Kentucky to 14.31 cents in New York. It is even higher at 16.7 cents in Hawaii. ( 6/27/2008).

There is also a substantial variation in the cost of solar panels when considering home solar power systems. They can vary from $2 per Watt for DIY panels, to $10 per Watt for commercial panels.  The number of panels required will also vary considerably depending on your geographic situation.  For example Seattle has 2049 hrs of sunshine per annum whilst Phoenix has 3752, so that for every solar panel required in Phoenix to achieve a particular output of electricity, 1.8 panels would be required in Seattle.

The tremendous difference between the cost of DIY panels and those obtained commercially has seen a surge in interest in people wanting to build their own solar panels.  For many people this means the difference between having renewable energy providing electricity for their homes and having to stay locked in to the power companies.

There are a number of excellent e-books available on the Internet which give simple and detailed instructions as to how the handy-person to build solar panels and wind turbines.

In our view, probably the best of these publications is Green Power Easy’s wonderfully simple Guide to Alternative Energy. Get complete details as to how this remarkable guide can help you save significantly on your power bills by clicking here.

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